Pfaffmann Associates

Pfaffmann + Associates innovates in broad areas of architecture, urban design and preservation. The firm combines distinguished design with collaborative skills in order to mediate the complex social, economic and civic factors that are typically encountered in design and planning projects. A commitment to sustainability and sensitivity to natural and historic contexts distinguishes our work. At the same time, Pfaffmann + Associates consistently produces solutions that achieve design excellence within challenging circumstances. Since its founding, the firm has earned three Silver Medals (the highest honor conferred by the American Institute of Architects, Pittsburgh Chapter), four Pennsylvania Historic Preservation Awards. The firm employs a diverse staff, whose skills include Workplace Design, LEED and, historic preservation, project feasibility analysis, site development, building and zoning code compliance, interpretive design and exhibits, life cycle maintenance, lighting and streetscape design, and environmental and operations issues. Pfaffmann + Associates comprehensively understands the facilities needs of institutions and nonprofits of all sizes and types. This understanding is distinguished by our staff’s experience in the role of both architect and owner—Rob Pfaffmann previously served as an architect in the Syracuse University Office of Facilities Planning and ground-breaking Internet start-up Lycos. Representative clients in the nonprofit sector include the Greater Pittsburgh Community Foodbank, August Wilson House, Heinz History Center, Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art, Carnegie Mellon University, University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Museum of Natural History, and Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. The firm is savvy in the full cycle of project development, from feasibility analysis to fund raising to construction, for projects such as the August Wilson House, The Beaver Station Event Center, Heinz History Center and the Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh.